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Home My WebLink AboutItem I04 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4 a e Craig Cates,District 1 e' Tames K. Scholl,District 3 � Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Regular Meeting May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 26-18554 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Airports TIME APPROXIMATE: N/a STAFF CONTACT: Katie Atkins AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A resolution to adopt an air service incentive program at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH). ITEM BACKGROUND: Approval of this resolution and attached Air Service Incentive Program for Marathon International Airport(MTH) supports the recruitment and retention of scheduled commercial air service. The program establishes a framework for potential incentives that may be offered to qualifying air carriers, including landing fee waivers designed to encourage new or expanded air service to Marathon. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/a INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/a STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: MTH - Air Service Resolution.docx MTH Air Service Incentive Program.xlsx FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: Expiration Date: Total Dollar Value of Contract: Total Cost to County: $0 Current Year Portion: Budgeted: Source of Funds: CPI: Indirect Costs: Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: Revenue Producing: If yes, amount: Grant: County Match: Insurance Required: I4. A resolution to adopt an air service incentive program at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(MTH). _ 0 � N O i � ~ (D LO O O — O rrl%_ LO •- L E ., r% � O co Co _ � 61% H 61% O ti N co H co `� m M � _ — O O CD o 0 O O o 0 Q Z ( co 60 N r� J H 60- Q C� to z O W O a Q ti OC ti co a� LL Q W — Z > W ,� L O M r 0- Cn Z L rU) r- E E c: � W oc a ._ Z 0 a CL z ? E O WW cl) � o o o (1) = CEO Oo0 cn Z Z o CY) � Q OcY) (. W L) (� Q ENEM � � Q � a � a Cl) — C/) O o LO o LO > ao (1) 0occ) or` � o o M 649. ti ti N Q Q i C'7 ._ N � � '� O — J W W (1) LL L O •ENEM > O L.'— ca co v p 4. O C/) U O CO aD H 0) cl) :t-- J _ -0 c O OCti coUU U canC: C: C: = cn s= s= Cn W J Q W J W Q Q Q RESOLUTION NO. -2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY ADOPTING AN AIR SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM AT FLORIDA KEYS MARATHON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. WHEREAS, Monroe County is the owner of the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH)located in Marathon,Florida; and WHEREAS, the Executive Director of Airports is authorized to exercise such powers as may be required or consistent with the promotion of aeronautics and the furtherance of commerce and navigation by air; and WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (Board) supports the growth of air service at MTH because increased passenger activity results in increased revenues and because additional air service and enhanced competition serves the interests of the broader community; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 47107 and the airport's Federal Aviation Administration grant assurances, including Grant Assurance 22 (Economic Nondiscrimination), Marathon International Airport (MTH) is required to make the airport available for public use on reasonable terms and without unjust discrimination to all types,kinds, and classes of aeronautical activities; and WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration("FAA")recognizes the right of airport sponsors to support new and expanded air service through marketing and operational incentives during a promotional period, subject to compliance with specific requirements set forth in FAA policy; and WHEREAS, the FAA "expects airport sponsors to provide effective notification of the availability and implementation of air carrier incentive programs to both incumbent and potential new entrant carriers (e.g.,posting on an airport sponsor's public website;notification to industry trade groups)." NOW,THEREFORE,by this Resolution,the Board hereby resolves and directs as follows: 1.The Board adopts the attached Air Service Incentive Program,attached as Exhibit 1,effective June 1,2026. 2. The following delegations shall apply to the implementation and administration of the Air Service Incentive Program, Exhibit 1: A. The Executive Director of Airports is delegated with the responsibility to implement and administer the Air Service Incentive Program. B.The Executive Director of Airports' authority to negotiate and execute air service incentive agreements shall be in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration and • Sponsor obligations • Airport compliance requirements C. The Airport Executive Director shall provide reports to the Board no less than quarterly on the incentives granted since the last report and the total incentives then outstanding. 3. This Resolution and the attached Air Service Incentive Program, Exhibit 1, shall be implemented and administered in a manner consistent with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies and guidance, including,but not limited to,the FAA Policy Regarding Air Carrier Incentive Programs, 88 Fed. Reg. 85,344 (Dec. 7, 2023), as amended; FAA Order 5190.6B,Airport Compliance Manual(as amended); and FAA Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue, 64 Fed. Reg. 7,696 (Feb. 16, 1999), as amended. 4. This resolution supersedes any prior air service incentive program for MTH approved by the Board; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to affect the terms and conditions of any marketing incentive agreement or operational incentive agreement presently in effect between the MTH and an air carrier. Currently proposed is a two-year waiver of rates and fees for new Part 121 daily commercial service, attached as Exhibit 1. 5. This resolution shall continue in effect unless and until repealed or amended by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing,the Board intends that the terms of the Air Service Incentive Program shall be reviewed and updated by the Board on an annual basis. PASSED AND ACCEPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida at a meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of May, 2026. Mayor Michelle Lincoln Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Commissioner Craig Cates Commissioner James K. Scholl Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FL By: By As Deputy Clerk Mayor Michelle Lincoln _ 0 � N O i � ~ (D LO O O — O rrl%_ LO •- L E ., r% � O co Co _ � 61% H 61% O ti N co H co `� m M � _ — O O CD o 0 O O o 0 Q Z ( co 60 N r� J H 60- Q C� to z O W O a Q ti OC ti co a� LL Q W — Z > W ,� L O M r 0- Cn Z L rU) r- E E c: � W oc a ._ Z 0 a CL z ? E O WW cl) � o o o (1) = CEO Oo0 cn Z Z o CY) � Q OcY) (. W L) (� Q ENEM � � Q � a � a Cl) — C/) O o LO o LO > ao (1) 0occ) or` � o o M 649. ti ti N Q Q i C'7 ._ N � � '� O — J W W (1) LL L O •ENEM > O L.'— ca co v p 4. O C/) U O CO aD H 0) cl) :t-- J _ -0 c O OCti coUU U canC: C: C: = cn s= s= Cn W J Q W J W Q Q Q Liz Yongue From: Gomez-Krystal <Gomez-Krystal@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2026 10:32 AM To: County-Attorney; County Commissioners and Aides; MGT; Agenda Item Review Team; Liz Yongue; Brynn Morey; InternalAudit; Williams-Jethon; Cioffari-Cheryl; Rubio- Suzanne; Pam Radloff; Rosch-Mark; Gambuzza-Dina; Beyers-John; Kevin Madok; Valcheva-Svilena; Powell-Barbara; Leto-Beth; Guerra-Cynthia; Ballard-Lindsey; Francis- Lourdes; Gastesi-Roman; Gongre-Mark; Hurley-Christine; Liz Yongue; Maddox-Natalie; Moeller-Mary; Moore-Deborah; Pamela G. Hancock; Proffitt-Maureen; 'Senior Management Team and Aides'; Tamborski-Cheri; Tolpin-Devin; Wilson-Kevin Subject: RE: Item 14 BOCC 05/20/2026 - Added Time Approximate of 11:45 A.M. Attachments: AIS 18554.docx Importance: High Good morning, Please be advised that a time approximate of 11:45 A.M. has been added to item 14. "A resolution to adopt an air service incentive program at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH)." Thanle �,-,rrystaC crontez Executive Administrative Coordinator Monroe County Administrator's Office 1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-205 Key West, FL 33040 Office: 305-292-4441 Cell: 305-850-8694 Notary Public �y ------_-rv_� PLEASE NOTE: FLORIDA HAS A VERY BROAD RECORDS LAW. MOST WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO OR FROM THE COUNTY REGARDING COUNTY BUSINESS ARE PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA UPON REQUEST. YOUR EMAIL COMMUNICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY of MONROE ! Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2 The Florida Keys m Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4 Craig Cates,District 1 James K. Scholl,District 3 Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Regular Meeting May 20, 2026 Agenda Item Number: 26-18554 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Airports TIME APPROXIMATE: N/a STAFF CONTACT: Katie Atkins AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A resolution to adopt an air service incentive program at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport(MTH). ITEM BACKGROUND: Approval of this resolution and attached Air Service Incentive Program for Marathon International Airport(MTH) supports the recruitment and retention of scheduled commercial air service. The program establishes a framework for potential incentives that may be offered to qualifying air carriers, including landing fee waivers designed to encourage new or expanded air service to Marathon. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/a INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/a STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval DOCUMENTATION: MTH -Air Service Resolution.docx MTH Air Service Incentive Program.xlsx FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: Expiration Date: Total Dollar Value of Contract: Total Cost to County: $0 Current Year Portion: Budgeted: Source of Funds: CPI: Indirect Costs: Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: Revenue Producing: If yes, amount: Grant: County Match: Insurance Required: